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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,688.80, 16,033.20 and 2,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,688.80, 16,033.20 and 2,791.30 is: 4,186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,688.80 : 16,033.20 = 2,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,688.80/16,033.20 = 2,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,688.80x = 16,033.20 × 2,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,688.80x = 44,753,471.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,753,471.16/10,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.95

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